News Briefs - March 20, 2010
NASWF to hold Security Exercise
Naval Air Station Whiting Field will hold an annual security exercise Mar. 22-26, 2010. Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2010 is designed to enhance command training and readiness to respond to threats to installations and units.
This nation-wide exercise is the largest of its kind and will be conducted on naval bases and installations throughout the continental United States.
Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2010 is not in response to any specific threat but is a regularly-scheduled exercise.
Measures have been taken to minimize disruptions to normal base and station operations, but there may be times when the exercise may cause increased traffic around the base or delays in base access. Area residents may also see increased security activity associated with the exercise.
Public meeting set for State Road 87 Environmental Study
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to attend a Public Kick-Off Meeting concerning proposed improvements to State Road (S.R.) 87 from S.R. 87 south at US 90 to S.R. 87 north. The meeting will be held Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. (CST), at the Santa Rosa County Auditorium, 4530 Old Bagdad Highway, Milton, Florida. The purpose of this meeting is to afford interested persons an opportunity to preview the proposed concepts, ask questions, and/or submit comments. The primary objectives for this project is to promote a more effective freight movement and hurricane evacuation route from the coast, reduce congestion in the city of Milton, and alleviate the travel demand on US 90. Maps, drawings and other information will be on display. FDOT representatives will be available to explain the improvements and answer questions. There will not be a public testimony period. All interested persons are invited to review and discuss the proposed improvements. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability of family status.
Receive 10 Free Trees
Celebrate Springtime! Join the Arbor Day Foundation in March and receive 10 free trees. There’s no better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than by planting trees, and the Arbor Foundation is making it easy for people to participate. Everyone who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in March will receive 10 free white flowering dogwood trees.
The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for America campaign.
The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting between March 1 and May 31 with enclosed planting instructions. The six to twelve inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge.
Members also receive a subscription to Arbor Day, the Foundation’s monthly publication, and The Tree Book with information about tree planting and care. To become a member of the Foundation and receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to Ten Free Dogwood Trees, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, by March 31, 2010, or join online at www.arborday.org/March.
Bagdad Cemetery has price increase
The Bagdad Cemetery Association, Inc., states that effective immediately the cost of a 5’ by 10’ burial plot in the Bagdad Cemetery will be $300.
TDC meeting change
The Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council meeting scheduled for March 17 has been changed to Thursday, March 25th at 3:00 p.m. at the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce, 5247 Stewart Street in Milton.
Benny Russell Park closes for maintenance
Benny Russell Park located at 5417 West Spencer Field Road in Pace will close Monday, March 22 through Thursday, March 25 for routine annual repairs and maintenance. Signs signifying the public of the closing are posted.
Notice of Milton
The City of Milton’s Public Works/Physical Plant Committee will meet on Thursday, March 25, at 8 a.m. in Conference Room B of City Hall, 6738 Dixon Street. All meetings are open to the public. For further information on the meeting, contact the City Manager’s Office at 983-5411.
Relay for Life benefit
Friends for Life is sponsoring a Dessert Social on Sunday, March 21, 2 to 4 p.m. at Arradia’s Closet, 5055 Highway 90, Pace. There will be door prizes and a Scentsy demonstration. Can order online at www.msdebbie.scentsy.us. Proceeds will benefit American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
Indoor/Outdoor Community Garage Sale
The Milton Garden Club will open its Garden Center doors and grounds to the community to host its 5th bi-annual Indoor/Outdoor Community garage sale on Saturday, March 27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Milton at 5256 Alabama Street. For more information call Jean at 626-1422 or Ellen at 983-0747.
Bay Area Food Bank recruits Volunteers
What - The Bay Area Food Bank needs volunteers to help process thousands of pounds of donated food.
Where - Bay Area Food Bank – Northwest Florida Branch
5709 Industrial Blvd. in Milton, FL
When - During our regular business hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., we welcome groups as well as individuals. We are also open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays for groups.
Who - Call Suzanne Rowland, Assistant Branch Manager, at 850-626-1332; or, email her at srowland@bayareafoodbank.org to volunteer!
Holy Week scheduled at Cokesbury United Methodist
Cokesbury United Methodist Church will have special Holy Week luncheons on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 29-31 at noon at the Golden Corral at 9th Avenue and Langley. Each luncheon will offer a short message about the events in the life of Jesus on that day of Holy Week. To reserve a spot or for more information, call 476-5818.
Sacred Heart to host Dinner, Health Seminar on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Sacred Heart Hospital will host a free dinner and health seminar, “Evening with the Expert: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms,” on Wednesday, March 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Greenhut Auditorium on Sacred Heart’s main campus.
Dr. Stuart Harlin, a board-certified vascular surgeon with Coastal Vascular and Interventional at Sacred Heart Hospital, will present the seminar. Attendees will learn the risk factors for aneurysms, signs and symptoms, as well as treatment options. An aneurysm is a bulge in the wall of a weakened blood vessel. It can develop slowly over years as a blood vessel weakens, or it can happen suddenly as the result of an injury. If an aneurysm bursts, it can lead to excessive bleeding and even death. They can happen anywhere in the body. Aortic aneurysms occur in the aorta, which is the large artery that leads away from our heart. The most common aortic aneurysm is an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which occurs in the lower part of the aorta, below the diaphragm.
Dinner will be served to all attendance and reservations are requested. To make a reservation, please call the Sacred Heart Call Center at (850) 416-1600.
